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A snail travels at a rate of 2.36 feet per minute. a. Write a rule to describe the function. b. How far will the snail travel in 6 minutes?

A. d(t) = t + 2.36; 8.36 ft

B. d(t) = 6t; 14.16 ft

C. d(t) = 2.36t; 14.16 ft

D. d of t equals t divided by 2.58; 2.54 feet

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I know this is old but

d(t) = 2.36t; 14.16ft

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By definition we have to:
d = v * t
Where,
d: distance
v: speed
t: time
Substituting values:
d (t) = 2.36t
For t = 6 we have:
d (6) = 2.36 * (6)
d (6) = 14.16 feet
Answer:
a rule to describe the function is:
d (t) = 2.36t
the snail will travel 14.16 feet in 6 minutes
C. d (t) = 2.36t; 14.16 ft
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